Author: M Fayiz

Beirut, Lebanon: A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom and France met on Thursday in Beirut with HE Minister of Social Affairs of the Lebanese Republic Haneen Sayed to discuss humanitarian developments and efforts to support conflict-affected communities across Lebanon. The delegation included HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation of the State of Qatar; HE Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister of State for International Development and Africa of the United Kingdom; and HE Eleonore Caroit, Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister…

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Beirut, Lebanon: A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom, and France visited several collective shelters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Thursday to assess humanitarian conditions and identify the most pressing needs of displaced communities. The delegation included HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation of the State of Qatar; HE Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister of State for International Development and Africa of the United Kingdom; and HE Eleonore Caroit, Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad of the French Republic. During the visit, the ministers…

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Beirut, Lebanon: HE Speaker of the Parliament of the Lebanese Republic Nabih Berri met in Beirut with a joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom and France to discuss the latest political and security developments in Lebanon. The delegation included HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation of the State of Qatar; HE Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister of State for International Development and Africa of the United Kingdom; and HE Eleonore Caroit, Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign…

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Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) celebrated the achievements of 138 physicians who successfully completed their residency training programs during a dedicated convocation ceremony held at the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center. The ceremony brought together HMC leaders, faculty members, mentors, families and colleagues to recognize the graduates’ accomplishments and mark a significant milestone in their professional journeys. The event reflected HMC’s continued commitment to developing highly qualified healthcare professionals through its accredited residency and medical education programs, which are designed in accordance with the latest international standards. These efforts contribute to enhancing the quality, sustainability and future readiness of…

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Paris: The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in the fourth edition of the Vision Golfe 2026 Forum, held in Paris under the patronage of Emmanuel Macron and themed “From Cooperation to Transformation.” The forum focused on the evolving landscape of Euro-Gulf economic relations and the opportunities emerging from deeper cooperation between the two regions. Qatar was represented at the event by Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic. Qatar’s participation reflected the growing strategic and economic partnership between Doha and Paris, particularly at a time when global trade and investment patterns…

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Doha: The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) convened government officials, investors, and private-sector leaders on Tuesday to explore strategies for accelerating Qatar’s startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem. Held under the theme “Qatar as a Regional Innovation Hub: Accelerating the Startup Ecosystem in Qatar,” the event focused on identifying evidence-based opportunities to support entrepreneurship and attract investment in line with the country’s Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy. A key highlight of the event was the launch of the “Qatar Startup Ecosystem Study: A Roadmap to Accelerate the Ecosystem,” jointly produced by…

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London: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), and Edaa have successfully concluded their participation in the fifth edition of the GCC Capital Markets Conference, organized by HSBC in London, reinforcing Qatar’s growing prominence as a regional and global investment destination. The joint participation highlighted the continued advancement of Qatar’s capital market ecosystem and provided listed Qatari companies with a strategic platform to engage directly with leading global asset managers, institutional investors, financial institutions, and market participants. Reflecting increasing international confidence in Qatar’s financial markets, a delegation representing the country’s capital market ecosystem—led by the chief executive…

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Doha: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the 12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference opened in Doha on Tuesday, bringing together government officials, international organizations, financial institutions, academics, and technology experts to examine the future of Islamic finance in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Held under the theme “Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems,” the conference was inaugurated by HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani in the presence of HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem…

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Evian, France: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with HE Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the French city of Evian-les-Bains. HH The Amir reaffirmed the strength of the strategic relations between Qatar and the United States, noting the significant trade partnership that has developed since the U.S. President’s visit to Qatar last year. His Highness also affirmed that the State of Qatar has major investments in the United States, alongside U.S. investments in Qatar, expressing his satisfaction with the level of…

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Evian, France: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the G7 Summit today, at the invitation from HE President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, and in the presence of a number of Their Excellencies heads of state and government, delegation leaders and senior officials from member states and invited countries from member states and invited countries, at the Royal Hotel in the French city of Évian-les-Bains. HH The Amir participated in the working session entitled “Overcoming Crises and Enhancing Stability in the Middle East”, during which ways to strengthen cooperation and support paths of dialogue…

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